Iceland 1967 25 aurar

from the Berserker Collection

This type was struck for the republic of Iceland in 1946-67. This is the last date this denomination was struck. Formerly a kingdom under the Danish crown, Iceland declared herself a republic in 1944. The first republic coinages were one, five, ten, twenty-five aurar and one and two kronur issued in 1946. Few issues of the republic are catalogued at more than a few dollars.

Recorded mintage: 3,000,000 plus a 15,000 proofs.

Specification: 2.4 g, copper-nickel, 16 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 11.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Iceland 1966 25 aurar
• 1967 10 aurar
• Coins and currency dated 1967